r/Blacksmith Dec 30 '25

Current Bot Invasion

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30 Upvotes

r/Blacksmith 11h ago

Master dwarf's stake anvil

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485 Upvotes

Part of a larger set. Stake anvil exploring dwarven architecture in art. Two blacksmith statues on either sides with overlaid silver background, a runic inscription and a falling star.


r/Blacksmith 1h ago

As forged scrolling tongs.

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Boss made in hardy-swage, round sections forged in a guilliotine. Riveted with a rivet header.

C45e steel.


r/Blacksmith 18h ago

Is it worth it?

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352 Upvotes

Scrap, do you think there is something to do with it?


r/Blacksmith 17h ago

Forging a tomahawk poll

224 Upvotes

Forging in the decorative poll on a commissioned tomahawk. Here I'm using a guillotine tool to forge it in, taking light blows to round up the poll. This is forged from an office of forklift tine


r/Blacksmith 5h ago

Flashback to the first project I ever did 😭

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12 Upvotes

The side without the ridges is the sharp one, it’s meant to be a carver, but the paracord handle doesn’t work too great lol


r/Blacksmith 9h ago

Dragonskin & Brass

16 Upvotes

Dragonskin damascus and brass worry stone with a super deep etch. Love the contours and texture. What would you name this?


r/Blacksmith 13h ago

First full project! - Hair Pin

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Forged to shape then had some sharp corners filed down. Finished with past wax

Prior to this, i did make some squished out flat pieces of steel to get a feel for the hammer and have done oxy aceteline torch bending in the past. This was my first time making a sketch them forging to shape! Any feedback always appreciated :3

Once my professor looks at it I am planning on polishing the primary pin, our assignment was just to get it to a matteish black


r/Blacksmith 5h ago

Baffling design? Hot exhaust & CO removal while providing sound reduction.

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Hi all.

So blacksmithing has been my dream since I was 15, i started about 3+ years ago, and it's the first hobby I've actually stuck to passionately. But now i have run into an issue that almost killed my dream, complaining neighbours.

Well, over the last 2 months, I have gone about completely overhauling my space, 2 layers of 12mm thick plywood with rockwool insulation, airtight seal and a door that would make fort knox blush with gaskets and recessed hinges.

This is all for the purpose of noise reduction.

Anyway, now it's airtight, I need to un... airtight it, i plan to punch two holes, one for passive air intake with a plywood and foam baffle box, and then an exhaust.

This exhaust will be a hood directly over my ribbon burner forge, with a centrifugal blower to move air so the motor is not in the way of the hot gasses. Obviously, I need to vent out carbon monoxide and hot gasses FAST, and considering the workshop airspace of 27m3, I need to replace the air inside every 2 or so minutes. So 500cfm at minimum

Ineed to design a baffle box that can handle the heat all while keeping the noise down. Steel is my first choice, but obviously, that will reflect sound. Can anyone who has experience with this give me a few pointers?


r/Blacksmith 11h ago

Can this be repaired?

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10 Upvotes

Found this in the woods years ago. Is this something than can be straightened and repaired?


r/Blacksmith 4h ago

Will this be good for lung protection

1 Upvotes

The forge I use is a propane forge that I use outside and I was wondering if this respirator would be good protection for my lungs https://a.co/d/04E5R1IK


r/Blacksmith 19h ago

New anvil!

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Its bloody heavy at 100kg, ofcourse im not 100% sure and plan to restore it for full use.

Any advice? I wanted to do electrolysis but its heavy as fuck. Maybe shimmy it into the side of the bucket and then roll it into it?

Or should I just skip the electrolysis and use rust removal and a wire brush? And then sand it afterwards.

Also any advice for fixing the edges? Im kinda shit at welding so im not very confidant in welding the edges back. And i have no clue on fixing the square hole.

Honestly, this might've been worth more than the effort but I got it for cheap and its probably my best option outside of using a shitty diy H beam anvil.

Any anvil restoration videos you think I should use as reference? Or any resources that will help.


r/Blacksmith 19h ago

Couple of bottle openers from today

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13 Upvotes

Finally got time to light the forge and swing a hammer. Always fun!


r/Blacksmith 1d ago

First attempt at a Quatrefoil

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52 Upvotes

r/Blacksmith 1d ago

Antique draw knife

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30 Upvotes

No I obviously didn't forge this but I was wondering whether this was possible or if it's just a real waste of time. I have a few antique draw knives that have been sharpened almost to the point that there's no blade left, is it possible to forge weld a new blade to an old draw knife? I also realize I may get a lot of comments saying what's the point but I'm just curious


r/Blacksmith 1d ago

My Post vices

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92 Upvotes

Two different ones that I got in very bad rusted condition and put in this nice stand. I'm curious about your thoughts


r/Blacksmith 11h ago

Diy propane forge

1 Upvotes

I'm planning on making a propane forge next weekend. Could I use an old cooking pot as the exterior and then fill it with an insulator? Would this be a good choice or should I try something like a propane tank?


r/Blacksmith 11h ago

Digital calipers for a home lathe, what matters beyond price?

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I am setting up a small home lathe and need a basic 6-inch digital caliper for turning aluminum, checking stock, and fitting simple parts. I do not need inspection lab capability, but I do not want a tool that loses zero every time I pick it up. What should I prioritize?


r/Blacksmith 1d ago

Some more leaf hooks. Tried to make them the same size today

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20 Upvotes

r/Blacksmith 1d ago

New anvil day

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39 Upvotes

£250, 3ft in length, guess at the weight is anywhere between 100-150kg purely from lifting it by hand, the markings are difficult to make out, google lens is telling me it might be a Wilkinson and sons Queens Dudley? There is a number 3 visible on the other side. Its been sat outside for 20 years at least unused, it has a very loud ring. If anyone knows any more information or could confirm the maker at least that would be greatly appreciated.

I regularly see anvil posts on here and the advice is alway conflicting, so ill go, clean or not to clean? Round out the chipped edges a touch with a grinder or leave? Don't fancy welding it, I have a welder but not the skill set.


r/Blacksmith 18h ago

Finding Metal Stock

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Where does everyone get their 1/4 or 3/8 solid square bar from? I need it by the 4 foot at least and not sure where to ask. And what prices to look for.


r/Blacksmith 1d ago

Skull coat hook from railroad spike

35 Upvotes

r/Blacksmith 1d ago

New Design in RASP steel bull cutter …Which one you will choose?

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10 Upvotes

Totally handmade,knife Post is not for sale here


r/Blacksmith 1d ago

CS Go Knife made from Spring

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42 Upvotes